Learning Ubuntu Desktop
2h 16mBeginner2022-06-30
Authors

Scott Simpson
Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn
Course details
Linux is a popular and free operating system for desktop and laptop computers. It's an alternative to macOS or Windows, which can run right alongside them in a virtual machine. In this course, LinkedIn instructor Scott Simpson shows you how to install and make your way around the 22.04 release of Ubuntu Desktop Linux, one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions. Learn how to install Ubuntu on a virtual machine or directly on your computer to get started performing common tasks in the GNOME desktop environment: working with files, listening to music, editing photos, backing up your data, and sharing files with other users. If you’re interested in more advanced topics, Scott gives a walk-through of how to interact with the command line, use the file system, and monitor resources. Whether you're considering switching from macOS or Windows, or your company is poised to migrate, join Scott to learn the skills you need to get up and running with Linux fast.
Learning objectives
Name the desktop environment in the default installation of Ubuntu 22.04 and later.
Identify what an IP address assigned to the system by a network is called.
Name the formats needed for sharing files with people using other operating systems.
Recognize one of the most common formats for audio files.
List the term for a user who is not an Administrator.
Recognize the benefits of the Terminal.
Learning objectives
Name the desktop environment in the default installation of Ubuntu 22.04 and later.
Identify what an IP address assigned to the system by a network is called.
Name the formats needed for sharing files with people using other operating systems.
Recognize one of the most common formats for audio files.
List the term for a user who is not an Administrator.
Recognize the benefits of the Terminal.
Skills covered
UbuntuClient Operating SystemsLinuxIT Help DeskLearningOpen Source
Concepts
Introduction
- Learning Ubuntu desktop
- What you should know
- Introducing Ubuntu desktop
Getting Started with Ubuntu Desktop
- Getting Ubuntu desktop
- Native install - Creating an installation disk
- Native install - Install Ubuntu on a PC
- Virtual machine - Installing Ubuntu desktop in VirtualBox
- Virtual machine - Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions
Using Ubuntu Desktop
- Exploring the GNOME desktop environment
- Hardware and system settings
- Connecting to an Ethernet network
- Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Pairing a Bluetooth device
- Adding new software
- Updating software
Exploring Common Apps and Tasks
- Browsing the web
- Working with files and directories
- Using files on external storage devices
- Accessing shared files on the network
- Working with documents in LibreOffice
- Working with photos
- Playing audio and video
- Backing up data
- Exploring other desktop tools
More Advanced Topics
- Adding another user
- Sharing files with other users
- Using the terminal
- The Linux filesystem
- Monitoring system resources
Conclusion
- Next steps